Eight Hotels Australia Opens First Diamant in Sydney
SYDNEY, Australia, October 22, 2007. Sydney based hotel operator Eight Hotels Australia, is proud to announce the official launch of its luxury boutique hotel, the DIAMANT, Sydney's first boutique hotel in almost 10 years.
The Diamant officially open its doors on October 5th 2007 and is positioned to embody the spirit of its location, blending sophisticated elegance with modern beauty and creating a world-class hotel for our world-class city.
Featuring 77 rooms elegantly designed by Edge Interiors, incorporating a sensually rich d'ecor, timeless finishes and generous proportions, the Diamant, which set in the most sensational and enviable locale, is poised to set a new standard in boutique hotel accommodation, further strengthening Eight Hotels Australia's reputation as Australia's pre-eminent boutique hotel specialist. Each of the light filled rooms and suites will feature plush king bedding with superior linen, 42 inch plasma screen televisions, in-house movies, Cable TV, wireless fast speed internet access, fully stocked mini bar, DVD player, iPod docking station, business desk, and premium in-room products.
Other hotel facilities include the beautifully designed Penny's Lane restaurant and bar, business centre, conference rooms, security parking and 24-hour concierge.
CEO Paul Fischmann commented: "We are very proud to open the first Diamant hotel in Sydney.
The Diamant is the superior brand in our collection and this landmark property will showcase the standard in boutique hotels we intend to roll out in Australia and abroad. We look forward to welcoming our guests."
A hotel dedicated to the needs of the leisure and corporate traveller alike, the Diamant's luxurious accommodations will be matched only by spectacular views, design savvy amenities, unrivalled location and sensational hospitality.
THE DIAMANT BRAND
In continuing with Eight Hotel's ethos of 'quality and value', the Diamant Hotels will be the most competitively priced luxury hotels in their respective markets and set the benchmark for the classic boutique hotel.
Expanding to the nation's capital, Eight Hotels Australia is proud to announce that it will open a spectacular 80 room luxury hotel. This exciting news brings about a first with the DIAMANT CANBERRA being the territories only 5 star boutique hotel. Set to open mid 2008, the Diamant Canberra will offer a new realm of luxury accommodation to this growing, cosmopolitan city. 2007 has been a pivotal year for this young and vibrant company. Eight Hotels Australia is opening yet another spectacular boutique hotel in Melbourne within the Pensione Brand, and room numbers will rise from 210 to 479.
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